Honduras
Central America · North America
Population
11.00M
GDP (Nominal)
$37.09B
Capital City
Tegucigalpa
Currency
HNL (Honduran Lempira)
Avg Salary
$450/mo
Region
Central America
Livability Index 2026
45/100
Cost of Living
6/100
Avg Salary
26.6/100
Safety
37/100
Healthcare
40/100
Education
42/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Honduras is a Central American nation known for its beautiful Caribbean islands (like Roatán) and ancient Mayan ruins. It offers a territorial tax system that appeals to expats, though it struggles with severe mainland crime and poverty.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$350
Monthly Groceries$200
Monthly Transport$30
Utilities & Internet$100
Estimated Total Monthly
$680 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Accessible immigration and visa pathways
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • Significant safety and crime concerns (Score: 26.6)
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$3,371
Inflation Rate
4.6%
Unemployment
6%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Tourist Visa (90 days)
Pensionado Visa ($1,500/mo income requirement)
Rentista Visa ($2,500/mo passive income requirement)
Visa Difficulty
3/10
PR Eligibility
Permanent residency is attainable after a set number of years on a temporary permit
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$450
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Agriculture (Coffee, Bananas)
Textiles and Apparel (Maquiladoras)
Forestry
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
72.9 Yrs
Literacy Rate
87%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH)#
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